Bachelor of Science Honours
Ideal for students interested in independent research, this course involves a research thesis on the student's topic of choice, preparing them for a scientific research career.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply advanced discipline knowledge, research skills and laboratory or field skills to plan and execute scientific research.
- Apply cognitive, discipline-relevant, and creative skills to investigate and a research question.
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse, interpret, and disseminate research to peers and the scientific community.
- Use self-management skills to plan and execute an ethically-sound piece of research.
Campus Information
Joondalup
Our Joondalup Campus is the University's headquarters. The campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the Health and Wellness Building, a multi-million dollar sport and fitness centre, an award-winning library and student hub, a microbrewery, an outdoor cinema for the summer months and on-campus accommodation.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
An honours degree provides increased opportunities for employment in all fields of science. For our graduates this may include Environmental Scientists, Biologists, Chemists, Environmental Consultants and many other positions.
PSW Opportunity
- All the 3 campuses of ECU are regional, hence students can enjoy upto 3 years of PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have completed or be completing a Bachelor of Science in biology, environmental management, chemistry, physics, mathematics or data science (or equivalent) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher. Students are required to consult with the relevant Course Coordinator before making an application for admission.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 3)
- English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
- Course Code: 094063G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
40850 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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